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FIRST LESSONS 



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PALMISTRY 



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SOLAR INFLUENCES, 



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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS. 



THE DENVER TIMES JOB DEPARTMENT. 



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Copyright, 1.897, 
By Cornelia T. Gaffney 
All rights reserved. 



CONTENTS 



Chapter I. 



Introductory 7 

How to Read the Hand 11 

Chapter II. 

The Expressionless Hand 14 

The Square Hand 16 

The Spatulate Hand 18 

The Scientific Hand . 20 

The Mixed Hand 22 

The Artistic Hand 24 

Chapter III. 

Fingers 26 

Thumb 28 

Mounts 29 

Jupiter 30 

Saturn 30 

Apollo 30 

Mercury 30 

Mars 31 

Moon 32 

Chapter IV. 
Line of Life 34 



CONTENTS. 

Line of Head 38 

Line of Heart 42 

Line of Saturn or Fortune 45 

Line of Apollo or Sun 49 

Hepatica or line of Liver . . 52 

Chapter V. 

Girdle of Venus 54 

The Rascette 55 

The Marriage Lines 56 

The Triangle 57 

The Quadrangle 58 

The Crosses 58 

The Stars ." 60 

The Square 61 

The Island \ 62 

The Triangle 62 

The Grille 63 

The Circle and Cresent 64 

Chapter VI. 

The Nails 65 

The Eye 68 

The Solar Influence 70 



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pirst bessons in palmistry. 



Gbapter \. 



The hand, as Aristotle says, is the organ 
of the organs. 

It is the most powerful member of the 
human body, for by its form, size, color, and 
texture it is the true indicator and epitome 
of our natures — the subtle power which char- 
acterizes the workings of man; an element of 
the soul. The Bible, in referring to man and 
his attainments, says, Revelations, chapter 
xxiv., verse 9 : "And receive this mark (God's) 
on his forehead or in his hand." Job xxxvii., 
verse 7: "He sealeth up the hand of every 
man; that all men may know His work." 

Desbarolles says: "Hands may resemble, 
but nature never repeats herself, and in ob- 
jects apparently the most similar, she places 
sometimes, by an imperceptible touch, a com- 



8 LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 

plete diversity of instincts." The human race 
can not find two characters alike; likewise, 
in the signs of Cheirosophy (Palmistry) no two 
hands have been found where the lines, 
mounts, and fingers are the same; thus, in no 
part of the body can be found such a book 
of revelations as in the hand. It is perfectly 
constructed, and so thoroughly marked that 
the ideas with which at birth the subject was 
endowed, the development, also the lack of 
cultivating the talents, are distinctly im- 
printed upon different portions of the hand. 

^ James Russell Lowell claims: "No man is 

born into this world whose w r ork is not born 
with him." 

Lucretius, Cicero, Jesuite Peneda, De 
Arptigny, Desbarolles, and Honore De Balzac, 
with many others, were firm advocates of the 
advancement of this science. 

The question that labor will change the 
lines, and form of the hand is true; but never 
the individuality; never the natural lines which 
reveal the language expressed by the delin- 
eation and development. 

The hand keeps constantly before us the 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 9 

proof of its special adaptation; and why 
should this not be so? 

In referring to the animal creation, the 
horse is known by its hoof, which indicates 
the work for which he is intended. By its 
paw, the hunter can tell of what value the 
dog is. 

If the science of Cheirosophy could be 
thoroughly understood and appreciated by 
those governing children, more places of trust 
would be filled by those competent to perform 
the duties of the office. 

To-day men and women are struggling in 
fields which they never should have entered; 
thus the consequences, their nature revolts. 
A child, by shape of hand, combined with 
physiognomy, shows a distinct talent for art, 
music, literature, or some other line; yet 
parents, in many cases, educate them for dif- 
ferent avocations. 

In one of our large cities there lived a phy- 
sician who, during his residence, acquired a 
lucrative practice. His patients considered 
him capable, but lacking that softness of 
touch, that delicacy of organism which is re- 



10 LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 

quired in any person coming in contact with 
the afflicted. One evening at a small social 
gathering a lady student of Cheirosophy was 
asked to read the different hands ; among them, 
the most interesting was the physician's, be- 
cause the fact was revealed that the natural 
talent was not the study of the human body, 
as a subject, but the animal kingdom; he 
would have made an excellent veterinary 
surgeon. 

If upon meeting, a person grasps your 
hand cordially with a straight-forward glance 
into your eye, the subtle power expressed is 
earnestness and sincerity. On the other hand, 
if the fingers only are presented in a nervous, 
oily manner, it reveals deceit, cunning and 
selfishness. Have little or no intercourse with 
the latter, bearing that trade-mark. 

The true test of friendship — an indication 
of a noble character — is the hearty grasp of a 
friendly hand. 

There are many different types which to 
a student may seem strange, but after care- 
ful study is marvelously clear. 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 11 

How ro Read the Hanb. 

In learning the art of gaining an insight 
into the character and habits of a subject, 
take the hand firmly in yours, noticing the 
form, color, size, and texture. 

The thumb, being the most important 
factor, comes first into consideration; the 
first phalanx, will; the second phalanx, logic. 
Having looked carefully into the details of 
the thumb, pass on to the fingers, which are 
divided into three parts or phalanges: First, 
or nail phalange, intuition; second, reason; 
third, materialism. 

The finger tips, whether square, spatulate, 
conic, or mixed. 

The Square or Mixed, indicates the natural 
instincts. 

The Spatulate, the material. 

The Conic, the religious. 

Then consult the mounts: 

Jupiter, under index finger. 

Saturn, at base of second finger. 

Apollo, at base of third finger. 

Mercury, at base of fourth or little finger. 



12 LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 

Mars, beneath Mercury. 

Moon, under Mars. 

Venus, encircling thumb. 

Examine them carefully, for by their de- 
velopment or absence is revealed the natural 
instincts. 

Following the mounts then trace the dif- 
ferent lines — life, head, heart, Saturn or 
Fortune, Hepatic or Liver, Apollo or line of 
Sun, and Girdle of Venus. Note their start- 
ing place, and where they end; whether long 
or straight, or broken and crossed. 

If the line of Fortune traces clear and 
straight through the plain of Mars, from wrist 
to Saturn, in both hands, you can predict ulti- 
mate success. 

The mount of Jupiter developed with the 
above line will overcome all obstacles. 

Next follows the quadrangle, triangle, and 
rascette. 

When the above rules have been followed, 
look for the crosses, stars, grille squares, 
branches, islands, circle, crescents, triangles 
and spots; lines with or without branches. 

The color and quality of the lines is of 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 13 

great importance; therefore, the student 
should be very careful in regard to this point, 
as it is the indicator of the health and dispo- 
sition. 

A line, if pale, denotes a sluggish, unfeel- 
ing disposition. 

If the line presents a livid color, the sub- 
ject is of a morbid temperament, and shows 
a want of refinement. 

The red line denotes power, but of a fiery, 
passionate nature. 

The lines should present a reddish tint, but 
not too bright. 






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LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



Gbapter H. 



The Expressionless Hand 



This class of hands exhibit a lack of vigor 
and activity. The character associated with 




THE EXPRESSIONLESS HAND. 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 15 

this type is obtuse; wanting in a moral and 
intellectual force. Small self-esteem, with 
no executive ability. If uneducated, found 
only in the lower elements of society; but if 
under perfect control, with a moderate edu- 
cation, the hand reveals domestic traits; also, 
a great fondness for eating. With a dispro- 
portionately small thumb, especially in a 
female hand, signifies a relative lack of those 
domiciliary tastes so essential to a woman. 
Mental anxiety rarely troubles them. A sys- 
tem of physical, mental, moral, and social 
training is absolutely necessary for a child 
possessing this type; such a course will over- 
come the weak tendencies, inasmuch as it 
holds the individual to a certain consistent 
course of conduct. 




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LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



The SaaARE Hanb. 

This hand inclines rather to size than to 
beauty, but shows a capacity for reasoning 
and practical common sense. The fingers 




THE SQUARE HAND. 



and palm thick, but of fine texture; joints de- 
veloped, with both phalanges of thumb equal, 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 17 

and nail square. The dominant traits are 
force, calculation, and executive ability. They 
possess a wide knowledge of human nature, 
together with fine mental endowment, which 
is requisite to comprehend the motives of the 
people with whom they deal. With good line 
of life and head it is an additional sign of 
longevity. Great financiers have this sign. 
The scope which nature has placed within the 
reach of this type is an ever-widening field. 
Details and small events of life worry them; 
they simply enjoy the logic of facts. 




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LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



The SPATaLATE Hand. 

The pronounced characteristics of the spat- 
ulate hand are energy, industry, caution, cal- 



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THE SPATULATB HAND. 



culation, and self-control. Its possessors ex~ 
liibit the most practical side of life. Some of 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 19 

our. greatest musicians and composers belong 
to this type. It is called the practical hand, 
because it possesses not the ardor and enthu- 
siasm of the more conic form, but the patience, 
obstinacy, and faithfulness to any trust. 
Fond lovers of home; faithful in friendship, 
yet lacking that deep sentimentality. In busi- 
ness they show great caution and shrewdness. 
It is decidedly wanting in beauty, but imbued 
with intelligence and justice, utilizing the 
time given them upon this earthly plane in a 
manner which accords with this formation, 
denoting a quality of righteousness, positive- 
ness, and decision. It is shown that those 
who possess this type require a thorough 
course of systematic education, the unedu- 
cated being ungovernable. 



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LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



The Scientific Hand 

Is more bony than muscular, revealing a 
decided taste for natural sciences, a love of 




THE SCIENTIFIC HAND. 



truth and investigation, with an insatiable 
curiosity to study the laws of nature. Great 



LESSONS IN PALMISTR Y. 21 

sensitiveness, and a fine, delicate organism 
generally accompany this type. They enter 
willingly into any reform, progress, or any 
plan tending to advance the principles of edu- 
cation and liberty. Great amount of individ- 
uality, independence of thought and action, to- 
gether with untiring perseverance. They 
adopt their own creed, thoughts, and opinions, 
after weighing them carefully. The genius at- 
tached to this hand is characterized by a de- 
sire for facts which are absolutely true. They 
have an unquenchable desire to help humanity 
upward towards civilization and progress. 
Deep philosophical science, mathematics and 
invention. 






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LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



The Mixed Hanb. 

This hand is quite prevalent in America, 
and partakes of the nature of the other types. 




THE MIXED HAND. 



It offers a broad field for study. If the texture 
of the skin is soft and flexible, the mental 



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LESSONS IN PALM1STR Y. 23 

forces are very acute and sensitive. If palm 
is large, firm, and soft, it denotes strong and 
noble instincts. With combination of good 
phalanx of will and reason, ability for sur- 
gery; for it requires flexibility, constructive- 
ness and a firm touch. The chief character- 
istics of this form are amative, musical, social, 
speculative, and domestic; possessing great 
vitality, courage, vigor, and magnetism. This 
hand depends greatly upon the construction, 
softness, and texture. If coarse, hard, and 
medium-sized thumb, the mind associated with 
this latter type is obtuse, lacking in fine sensi- 
bilities and ideality. The possessors are of 
the most common order; indifferent to any- 
thing but their own natural interests. The 
hand of stupidity endowed with powerful an- 
imal instincts. This hand exhibits two di- 
verse types; the one being the intellectual- 
ity, the other illiteracy. 




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LESSOA'S. IN PALMISTRY. 



The Artistic Hanb, 

The chief characteristics of this type are 
ideality, imagination, and sublimity. Artistic 




THE ARTISTIC HAND. 



judgment and intuition enable them to ex 
press the divine in entirety of these facul- 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 25 

ties which the sculptors, painters, and poets 
exhibit in their work. Guided only by impulse 
and inspiration, they have no thought for the 
realities of life, attaching themselves to the 
picturesque side of ideas. To this type be- 
longs the roving nature, carelessness, simplic- 
ity, and luxury. Where the palm is large, 
with medium-sized thumb, the mind is want- 
ing in intellectuality, lack of power and moral 
restraint. 

This hand, when long and tapering grad- 
ually, betokens liberality, conscientiousness, 
but want of spirit and action. The artistic 
hand has reared our pyramids and monu- 
ments. If fingers are knotted, inspirations 
will be stifled by calculation. 

These hands should never be combined in 
marriage, for they require the square or spat- 
ulate to give harmony and action to their 
lives. 



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26 LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



Gbapter HI. 



Fingers. 

Long fingers, love of detail apparent in 
everything. If excessively long, with second 
and third of equal length, a great desire for 
gambling. 

Observe, however, that this indication 
varies according to the strength of the hand; 
if firm, with good head line, that trait is mod- 
ified. 

Short fingers, less impulsive, taking things 
as an entirety. They are often dependent 
upon their environments, from which it is dif- 
ficult to withdraw them. If flexible, a great 
interest in politics and speculation; good or- 
ganizers. 

Spatulate tips, clear-sightedness, order, and 
a continuity of occupation. 

Pointed fingers, imagination, emotion, and 
affection, rather than reason and logic. The 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 27 

strong pointed fingers, with long, thin hand, 
show a strong tendency to mysticism, senti- 
mental, and very impracticable. Idealists and 
fanatics illustrate this type. With cross on 
Mercury and Moon, deceit, falsehood and dis- 
honesty. The hand of jugglery. Should the 
first phlange be short in every finger, with a 
marked showing for squareness in tips, es- 
pecially second finger, indicates a love for an- 
imals, and in combination with Mercury de- 
veloped, gift for animal painting. 

In sculptor's hand, second and third fin- 
gers are nearly of equal length, with first pha- 
lange broad, thick, and long, denoting inspira- 
tion, sublimity, constructiveness, and imita- 
tion. A large and comprehensive mind must 
accompany this type to develop the scientific 
side of art. 

First phalange of little finger long and 
square, shows strong desire for legitimate 
business; long and pointed, eloquence. 

With second phalange developed, aptitude 
for. argument. Generally under this type we 
find our most successful lawyers. 

Third phalange long, love of ease and lux- 
ury. 



28 LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



The THtiMB. 



The most important factor, for there we 
tind the ruling forces of the mind — will, logic, 
and love. 

First phalange, will. 

Second phalange, logic. 

Third phalange, or mount of Venus, love. 

Small thumbs, governed by the heart. 

If head line is well developed, with knotty 
joints, the power of creative genius is strong. 
Large and well set down in hand, with first 
phalange long, an all conquering will, and a 
want of sentiment. 

Turning back of thumb, extravagance and 
generosity. 

Second phalange (logic) tapering, tact. 




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LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



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Mount of Venus, at base of thumb, love, 
chivalry, tenderness, and passion. 

Excess of development, inconstancy, bold- 
ness, and indifference. 




MOUNTS . 

Undeveloped, lack of tenderness. 
Sunken, and hand weak, debauchery, 



30 LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 

Much rayed, denotes perplexities, and wor- 
ries. 

A well marked line, running from thumb 
across mount, cutting life line, an opportunity 
which if in the past or future, can be easily 
ascertained according to age of life line. 

Mount of Jupiter, under index finger, am- 
bition and pride. 

Absence of mount, idleness and lack of re- 
ligion. 

A line from life, proceeding to Jupiter, 
clear-cut and uncrossed, success socially. 

Mount of Saturn, at base of second finger, 
prudence or fatalism, great love of music and 
success; fatalism if hand weak; rayed, obsta- 
cles. 

Mount of Apollo, under third finger, art, 
wealth and brilliancy. 

Excessive development, extravagance, ego- 
tism. 

Undeveloped, lack of application. 

One line clear and well marked, success in 
whatever talent indicated by hand. 

Mount of Mercury, under fourth finger, or- 
ganization and invention. 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 47 

Another branch toward Mercury, success 
in science, commerce, and eloquence. 

Towards Apollo, happiness and fortune ob- 
tained by art, literature, and music. 

The line of fortune forked, both lines of 
equal length, on mount of Saturn, a bright, 
tranquil, fortunate life. 

If line is clear and unbroken in left hand, 
fortunate at birth; untouched* by reverses. 

The right hand will reveal whether the op- 
portunities thus given them in childhood were 
energetically improved, or permitted to slip 
through their fingers. 

If left hand is devoid of line of fortune, but 
clearly marked in right hand, they owe their 
position and success to their own industry. 

Line rising from Moon, cutting direct to- 
ward Jupiter, fortune gained through mar- 
riage. 

A cross or star at base of line, losses by 
parents in early youth. 

Zig-zag lines, a life of endless troubles. 

Lines clear-cut, crossing hand, denote sud- 
den wealth, caused by complete change in 
business. 



48 LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 

With little finger pointed, first phalange, 
success in oratory. This sign is often found in 
the hand of a successful lawyer. 

An island on line, an evil sign. 

With well marked line of head and for- 
tune, thumb set low, constructiveness, reason- 
ing, and caution are the strong allies. 

A line springing from center of palm, run- 
ning toward mount of Mars, the dominant 
traits are will force, and great executive abil- 
ity, succeeding to the highest ambition, es- 
pecially if in military life. 

To ascertain the age at which anything oc- 
curs in life, measure from wrist upward, to- 
ward mount of Saturn. The head line closes 
the thirty-fifth year. In order to succeed in 
any pursuit of life, we must not allow our 
faculties to become dormant, even if fate ha? 
placed us in an unenviable position. 




LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 49 

Line qf APO12120. 

The line of Apollo rises from the plain of 
Mars, mount of Moon or line of life, ending on 
mount of Apollo. 

One clear straight line, devoid of branches, 
celebrity and riches. 

Two branches, one turning toward Mer- 
cury, success in politics. 

Forked, both branches equal, unlimited 
success. Those possessing this sign generally 
rise to unenviable heights. 

Three branches, talent, and riches which 
are never attained. 

Three equal branches, opening on mount 
of Apollo ; is a sign of great fame. Often 
found in the hands of noted celebrities. 

If cut by small lines, or tracing a furrow 
on the mount, indicates many obstacles to 
fame, through envy. 

Starting from the mount of Moon, curving 
toward Apollo, the subject possesses the in- 
fluence of powerful friends. 

A person possessing this line, together 
with line of fortune and well developed thumb, 
should follow exclusively a political career. 



50 LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 

In a woman's hand, if socially launched 
upon society, she will possess fine linguistic 
abilities, tact, and a memory for names and 
faces, thus becoming a leader in all move- 
ments. 

If palm is very hollow, it is an adverse in- 
fluence. 

Single line on mount of Apollo, indicates a 
struggle for fortune. If possessing talent for 
music, art, or literature, it will require steady 
application to meet with success. 

I have seen hands without line of Apollo 
or fortune who have attained brilliant 
heights, the hand itself being perfectly con- 
structed, with well developed mounts, equal 
phalange of will and logic, while thumb was 
beautifully set in hand. 

The line of Apollo well marked, with hori- 
zontal lines on Mercury, great talent for dis- 
coveries in medicine. Without these lines, and 
spatulate or square fingers, lacking that fine- 
ness of organism, a veterinary surgeon. 

A line traced to Mercury, and turning to- 
ward heart line, every ambition will be sac- 
rificed for want of application. 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 51 

The line of xlpollo traced from mount of 
Moon, without breaks, in a scientific hand, 
shows a life devoted to research and a uni- 
versal knowledge of the laws of nature. 

The line of Apollo, starting from the wrist, 
will replace the line of fortune, or correct it 
if broken. 

If the three branches, found in some hands, 
are cut by smaller lines, it signifies that the 
wealth and power acquired will be in danger; 
a powerful enemy working against the success 
you have obtained by your labor. 

Numerous lines on mount of Apollo, to- 
gether with a star, denote success, which has 
been gained by strong application to business, 
with the required amount of cautiousness and 
calculation. 

If mount of Apollo is too prominent, with 
line, it shows a taste for several branches; 
not successful in any particular one. 

The line and mount of Apollo are the sig- 
nifications of intelligence and celebrity. 
Apollo endows the subject with a beauty and 
grace which adds a charm to this material 
existence. 



52 LESSONS IN PALMISTR Y. 



The HepaTica, or L2ine of L2iver. 

This line starts from the wrist, near the 
line of life, and ascends across the hand to 
the mount of Mercury. 

Straight and well colored, it indicates great 
vitality and longevity. 

With good line of Apollo, a disposition to 
loquacity or fluency of conversation. 

United to line of life, gives too much vital- 
ity, which in most cases renders the heart 
weak. 

Separated from line of life, it gives 
strength and activity in all things. 

When it makes a special turn from line of 
fortune, and head, it shows a strong power of 
intuition, an inclination to mysticism. 

If line of liver is not formed until near the 
mounts, it gives health and strength in the ad- 
vanced state of life. 

Thick, and broken, feebleness in old age. 

Black specks on line signifies gastric 
trouble. 

Saturn, lines of head and liver joined in 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 53 

the plain of Mars, a tendency to bohemian 
life; a lover of the gifts of nature. 

The line of liver unequally colored, denotes 
serious trouble with head. 

If color is deep red, palpitation of the 
heart. 

Ending on the percussion at mount of 
Moon, a discontented disposition. 

Losing itself in the hollow of palm, giving 
the appearance as if sunken, the subject is 
placed with the ill-favored. 

Broken and pale, stomach trouble, bilious- 
ness. 

Forked, avaricious disposition. 

If a cross forms on line, it predicts an ill- 
ness which if warned in time, care can be 
taken to prevent it. 

In many hands it is absent, which is not 
an evil sign, for its indications are activity 
and vivaciousness. 

Line from mount of Moon, unexpected suc- 
cess. 



54 LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



QhaptGT^ \) m 



The Girble of- Venus,. 

A half-circle, formed by a line rising be- 
tween Jupiter and Saturn, and ending be- 
tween the third and fourth finger. 

In a good hand the indications are affec- 
tion and a power of retaining love. 

In a bad hand, lacking the development of 
spirituality, it signifies a dissolute life. 

If double, or followed by little lines, a de- 
sire for the lowest element of society. 

The Girdle of Venus gives strength and 
success, if hand is well endowed; the beauty 
of Apollo, and the prudence of Saturn which 
it encloses. 

When carefully guided and restrained, its 
power in the subject thus possessing this mark 
is an additional help toward success in any 
undertaking. 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 55 



The RAseETm 

The lines marking the juncture of the hand 
and wrist. 

The space between the lines should be free 
from furrows. 

A single line unbroken signifies happiness 
and a tranquil life. 

Chained, a laborious life, but modified by 
a strong phalanx of will power. 

Three clear, well traced lines promise a 
long and prosperous career. 

A cross in center of rascette, an inherit- 
ance. 

Line terminating on mount of Moon, indi- 
cates travels. 

A line from rascette through mount of 
Moon, turning toward line of liver, indicates 
a life of adversity. 




56 LPSSOA r S IN PALMISTRY. 



The Marriage Lhnes, 

Horizontal lines on the percussion crossing 
the mount of Mercury; sometimes there are 
several of these little lines. 

The long ones indicate marriage. 

Short lines, the little affairs of the heart. 

A line forked at end, near Apollo, unhap- 
piness in love, often occurring after marriage. 

One line clearly marked, without fork or 
cross, a long and happy marriage. 

If descending to heart line, a widow or wid- 
ower. 

A red spot on line of head, with broken 
marriage line, indicates great grief. 

If followed by small lines on mount of 
Mars, enemies have influenced the one loved. 

A line cutting lower part of Mercury, near 
mount of Mars, curving at end, denotes a 
broken engagement. 

A confusion of small lines on Mercury, al- 
most blurring principal lines, denotes trouble 
from interference in your love affairs. 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 57 



Tre Triangle. 

The space between the lines of life and 
head. 

Clear, with line of life and head well traced, 
it denotes a happy disposition. 

If broad and not too highly colored, it 
shows a mind of lofty ideas, and generosity. 

If the space is small, it denotes cowardice, 
covetousness, and obstinacy. 

If wrinkled, extreme irritability. 

A circle in triangle, a tendency to brutal- 
ity. 

If triangle is unequal, and in a sense ob- 
scure, it shows a dullness of intellect, rude- 
ness, indolence, and inconstancy. 

The triangle is also called the plain of 
Mars. 



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LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



The ©aADRAN6i2E. 

The space enclosed by line of head and line 
of heart. 

Broad and clear, regularity, faithfulness 
and temperance. 

Narrow, with dim lines, denotes injustice, 
maliciousness, and deceit. 

If the quadrangle is much rayed, it denotes 
a weak head. 

If the quadrangle is absent — that is, the 
line of head or heart missing — it is a sign of 
misfortune. 



Crosses. 



A cross on mount of Jupiter, a happy mar- 
riage. 

If near base of index finger, it will take 
place early in life. 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 59 

On mount of Saturn, unfavorable influ- 
ences. 

On Apollo, it denotes an obstacle in the 
way of success. 

On Mercury, an inclination to theft. One 
must closely observe whether the lines in the 
hands are weak or the thumb is lacking in 
will power. 

On mount of Mars, it signifies danger. 

On mount of Moon, self-deception and error. 



CROSS STAR SQUARC ISLAND TRIANGLE 

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GRILL CIRCLE CRESCENT CAPILLARY LINES, 

CROSSES. 

A cross at base of Venus, a single but 
sadly terminating love. But if a clearly 
marked cross is on Jupiter, there is hope of 
recovery. 

One or more crosses on index finger de- 
note strong and lasting friendships. 

A cross in triangle, a quarrelsome person. 



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If cross is formed under Saturn, mysticism. 

A well formed cross in quadrangle, indi- 
cates religious instincts and good nature. 

If cross is placed near mount of Mars, good 
fortune and happiness. 

A badly formed cross is an unlucky omen. 

A cross on third phalange, first finger, ep- 
icurean. 



STARS. 

A star on mount of Jupiter, unexpected 
good fortune and happiness. 

If joined to cross, a marriage with one of 
high position. 

On mount of Saturn, a premonitory sign 
of danger. 

On mount of Apollo, a fatal influence over 
wealth and honor. 

A star on mount of Mercury, well marked, 
denotes fraud. 

Connected with a line on Mercury, a loss 
by confidential friend. 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 61 

A star on Mercury, with a cross on index 
finger, successful in literature or science. 

On Mars, a star denotes honors in military 
life. If badly formed, and hand of coarse type, 
it indicates murderous tendencies. 

A star on mount of Moon, treachery. 

A star on the mount of Venus, denotes 
trouble arising in the marriage relation; also 
unhappiness through the opposite sex. 

At base of Venus, dissipation. 



The Square, 

A square in the hand indicates justice, and 
calmness in danger. 

A square on the mounts or lines gives ad- 
ditional force to their qualities, and is also 
a preservation from danger. 

It will remedy the bad effects of the star 
or cross in any hand. 



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LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 



The Island. 

The island in any hand is a sign of weak- 
ness and losses, especially if found on the line 
of liver, it predicts bankruptcy. If warned in 
time, the danger can be in some way averted. 

On head line, subject to neuralgia and nerv- 
ous headaches. 

On heart line, weakness of that organ. 

On line of fortune, an obstacle in the way 
of wealth, the time being ascertained accord- 
ing to the location of the island on line. 

If island is formed in both hands, on line of 
heart and fortune, it denotes a love for the un- 
attainable. 



The Triangle. 



On Jupiter; generally found in the hands 
of diplomats. 

Designers possess the triangle, which, as a 
rule, appears on mount of Appollo. 



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On Mercury, political aspirations. 

On Mars, the triangle denotes conquest on 
the battle-field. 

A triangle on mount of the Moon shows 
a wide knowledge of human nature. 

The triangle on Saturn is found in the 
hands of magicians. 

On the mount of Venus, love intrigues. 



The Grille. 

The grille is an obstacle wherever it is dis- 
covered, and denotes the weakness of the dif- 
ferent mounts. 

On Venus, it denotes great sensitiveness. 

As on Jupiter, pertaining to the head, it 
is thus affected; Saturn, the chest; Apollo, 
the arms; Mercury, the legs; Mars takes in the 
vital organs. 



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The Circle and Crescent. 

These signs found in the hand, indicate 
fatality. The only place where it figures as 
an omen of good is on the line of liver, denot- 
ing an energetic character. 

Also, the circle upon the mount of Apollo, 
signifies honor and success. 

On the line of life, a circle denotes the loss 
of an eye. 

A crescent on mount of Moon in a man's 
hand shows he is under the fatal influence of 
some woman. 

A crescent, likewise, in a woman's hand, 
denotes the same influence of the opposite sex. 

Capilliary lines denote weakness. 





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Gbapter \)\ 



The Naii2S« 



The form, size and texture of the nails par- 
take of the same qualities as the lines, mounts, 
and fingers. 

The texture reveals the character. 

Nails that are fine, delicate and smooth, 
show a refined and intellectual character. 

Thick and coarse nails belong to the strong, 
uncultured race of mankind. 

Highly arched nails are an indication of 
strong lung power. 

Dark nails show a weakness of the digest- 
ive organs, with imperfect circulation of the 
blood. 

Broad nails are an indication of a gentle 
and retiring disposition, while if narrow, they 

denote inquisitiveness. 

Round nails, with crescent well marked, 



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show the subject to be full of liberal senti- 
ment, and a lover of science. 

Nails bending over the fleshy part of fin- 
gers, show a loss of vitality. 

Arched nails, with color bright, in a 
square or pointed type, are signs of strength, 
and mental development. 

If very pale, infirmity, poor circulation. 
A person possessing this type is wanting in 
that warmth and sympathy when occasion de- 
mands it. 

Red and short, obstinacy. These people 
go to extremes in all things. 

A delicate pink is an indication of good 
circulation, tenderness, sociability, and activ- 

ity. 

Yellow nails denote a highly nervous and 

bilious temperament. 

Lead colored nails belong to those subject 
to fits of hypochondria; a continuity of mor- 
bid fancies. 

Flat nails, devoid of color, denote a gen- 
eral weakness of the organs. 

Flat, but well colored, belong to a class of 
energetic and aspiring minds, with good ex- 
ecutive ability. 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 67 

Angular nails show a decided lack of cour- 
age, and in some cases deceit. 

Black spots indicate diseases. 

Too much acidity in the system is shown 
by the white specks appearing upon the sur- 
face of the nails. 

Biting the nails is a pernicious habit 
which should be stopped instantly, as it has 
a tendency to develop trouble in the vital 
organs, caused by small pieces entering the 
system. Many cases have occurred in people 
possessed of this habit, the cause never being 
attributed to what they considered perfectly 
harmless. It also mars the beauty of the fin- 
gers, which in latter years is a source of regret. 
It indicates extreme nervousness and irrita- 
bility. 




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The Eye. 



The relation of the eye to the human mind 
is the same as doors are to our homes — the 
place of entrance into the interior. 

Ancients claim that the eye is the window 
of the soul ; but we can more than see through 
it — we can enter into it and see revealed the 
true nature of the individual. As the indi- 
cator of our emotions, it reveals the power of 
love, hatred, anger, and charity. 

By its form, size, and color, it denotes the 
intellectuality or lack of mental force. 

Large eyes indicate a strong power of 
language, earnestness, and observation. 

Possessors of large round eyes have a won- 
derful capacity for receiving and giving im- 
pressions; successful in the oratorical and 
histrionic field. 

As a rule, the large and dark eyes possess 
the qualities of magnetism. 

Black eyes indicate courage, firmness, re- 
sistance, and inflexibility of purpose. 

Blue eyes, affection, susceptibility, percep- 
tion, and ingenuity. 



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A certain color of blue, which is decidedly 
pale, indicates the person to be inconstant in 
both love and friendship. 

Gray eyes indicate talent, shrewdness, cold- 
ness, and calculation. 

A soft gray eye, with large pupil, is a sure 
sign of coquetry. 

The pale, cold gray eye denotes cruelty, 
and a nature without warmth and tenderness. 

In some rare cases persons are found who 
possess a peculiar color of the eye, which to 
the close observer has the appearance of green. 
Sara Bernhardt, for instance, has been classed 
with this type, expressing a wonderful power 
of force, energy, and perseverance. 

Small eyes denote policy, secretiveness. 

If deep seated and medium-sized, the lan- 
guage is fluent, but there is a lack of mag- 
netic influence. The possessor of this eye is 
more accurate in impressions, and calcula- 
tion — the eye of a scientist. 

The monagamic eye, round and wide open, 
indicates faithfulness and truth; a strong 
love nature, possessing a delicacy of language 
and expression; a power of kindling emotion 
and sentiment; love of home and children. 



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Every eye reveals the power of love and 
reciprocity; thus care should be taken in the 
choice of partners for life. 



The Planetary Influence. 

If the planets act directly upon all objects 
of nature, why should it be strange if our 
lives, which are so sensitive, are influenced by 
the luminary bodies of the celestial sphere. 

There are seven ruling planets which affect 
the earthly bodies — Jupiter, Saturn, Apollo, 
Mercury, Mars, Moon, and Venus. 

The other twelve signs of the zodiac repre- 
senting the twelve months in the year, thus 
having a direct influence'upon individuals born 
under their sign: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, 
Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, 
Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. 

Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius belong to the 
Fire Triplicity. 

Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, are of the 
Earth Triplicity. 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY.* 71 

Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are of the 
Air Triplicity. 

Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces are of the 
Water Triplicity. 

Those born under Aries, March 21 to April 

19, are of the fire triplicity, governed by the 
planet Mars, giving to them impetuosity, pride, 
and courage — natural reasoners, novelists, and 
poets. In marriage, care should be taken to 
unite with those born in the earth triplicity. 

Those born under Taurus, April 19 to May 

20, are of the earth triplicity, governed by the 
planet Venus, giving to them love, melody, 
and grace — merchants, teachers, and critics. 

The most harmonious marriage is when 
those under this sign unite with those born 
in the water and fire triplicities. 

Those born under Gemini, May 20 to June 

21, are of the air triplicity, governed by Mer- 
cury, giving science, commerce, speculation, 
and eloquence. 

All marriages, to be harmonious, must be 
with those born under the earth triplicity. 
All subjects of the air and fire triplicities 
should be extremely cautious in regard to mar- 
riage. 



72 LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 

The avocations for Gemini people are man- 
ufacturing and active trade. 

Those born under Cancer, June 21 to July 
22, belong to the water triplicity, governed by 
the Moon, which gives to her subjects senti- 
ment, mysticism, and poetry — actors, invent- 
ors, and lecturers. 

Those born under this triplicity should 
unite in marriage with those born under the 
earth triplicity. 

Those born under Leo, July 22 to August 
22, are of the fire triplicity, governed by 
Apollo, which gives to her subjects art, liter- 
ature, music, and success — artists, musicians, 
and surgeons. 

Those born under this sign should unite 
in marriage with the earth triplicity. 

Those born under Virgo, August 22 to 
September 23, are of the earth triplicity, gov- 
erned by Mercury — critics, journalism, and 
chemistry. The combination of Mercury and 
Virgo gives strong literary qualities — journal- 
ists, lawyers, and chemists. 

Virgo subjects must unite with those be- 
longing to the water and fire triplicities. 

Those born under Libra, September 23 to 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 73 

October 23, are of the air triplicity, governed 
by Venus, which, in combination with Libra, 
gives calculation and perception — mechanics, 
speculators, and all active trades. 

Libra subjects in marriage must unite with 
the earth triplicity. 

Those born under Scorpio, October 23 to 
November 22, are of the water triplicity, being 
under the influence of the planet Mars, which 
gives to the subjects courage, self-control, and 
a great magnetic power. This sign is one of 
strength, success beiiig met with in military 
service, and all positions where skill is re- 
quired. 

Scorpio people uniting with those in the 
earth triplicity will meet with harmony and 
success. 

Those born under Sagittarius, November 
22 to December 21, are of the fire triplicity, 
being under the direct influence of the planet 
Jupiter, giving ambition and success. Sub- 
jects under this sign can enter almost any 
field. 

With marriage, on account of their impet- 
uous disposition, these people should be very 
cautious. Like Aries and Leo, only harmony 



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is found in uniting with those of the earth 
triplicity. 

Those born under Capricorn, December 
21 to January 20, are of the earth triplicity, 
being under the influence of the planet Sat- 
urn — prudence, and religion; natural organ- 
izers, and financiers. 

Capricorn, like Taurus and Virgo, must 
unite in marriage with those of the water and 
fire triplicities. 

Those born under Aquarius, January 20 to 
February 19, are of the air triplicity, and un- 
der the influence of Saturn. The combination 
of Aquarius and Saturn gives religion, but im- 
pulsiveness. Facts must be produced to make 
them believe. Politicians and electricians suc- 
ceed under this sign. 

Aquarius, like Gemini and Libra, must 
unite in marriage with those under the earth 
triplicity. 

Those born under Pisces, February 19 to 
March 21, are of the water triplicity, being 
under the influence of Jupiter. The combina- 
tion of Jupiter with Pisces gives honor, am- 
bition and confidence. Under this sign are 



LESSONS IN PALMISTRY. 75 

historians, travelers, and success in the com- 
mercial field. 

Pisces, like Cancer and Scorpio, can unite 
harmoniously in marriage with those born 
under the earth triplicity. 

It must be understood that to receive the 
good qualities of the planets, the mind must 
be cultivated, or the evil effects which corre- 
spond to the signs will have the greatest in- 
fluence over us; thus: 

Jupiter, idleness, and obscurity. 

Saturn, remorse, and misfortune. 

Apollo, envy, misery, and an insignificant 
life. 

Mercury, prying, craftiness, and illiteracy. 

Mars, cowardice, and injustice. 

Moon, superstition, and sadness. 

Venus, egotism, inconstancy, and profli- 
gacy. 




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